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The visible elation of any person sitting on a horse for the first time speaks for itself. They experience the joy of having climbed higher than ever before. Riding with RDA is a wonderful opportunity, interaction with horses has been shown to lower stress levels and aid in therapeutic activities. Some of the benefits of horse riding include but are not limited to:

Improved Core Strength

Improved Balance

Boost to self esteem

Increased circulation

Improved coordination

Increases in positive social behaviour

RDA is an international not-for-profit organisation that provides horse riding and associated activities for people with disabilities.

RDA promotes the well being of people with disabilities through their contact with horses and the aim is to enable people with disabilities the opportunity to participate in community equestrian programs and become as independent as possible in their chosen horse-related activities. Activities can include Horse Riding Lessons, Hippotherapy, Vaulting, Carriage Driving and Dressage. Adaptive Aids are recommended where required.

We offer a variety of horse riding programs to people of all ages with disabilities throughout Queensland that may include the following: